Strategic Leadership of AI Level 7 610/7214/X | 610/7217/5 | 610/7218/7 Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation with clear strategy and governance. This Level 7 qualification empowers senior leaders to drive AI implementation at an organisational level, setting direction, establishing governance, and ensuring AI investment delivers measurable business value. Deliver this qualification Aligned to Techskills industry standard Built for those leading AI adoption in practice, not just strategy Qualification overview Most AI initiatives don't fail because of technology. They fail due to lack of strategic leadership. While many organisations invest in pilots, few successfully scale AI implementation across the business. In fact, 89% of organisations that have piloted generative AI have not scaled it, and CEOs report that only 25% of AI initiatives have delivered their expected ROI. The CMI Level 7 in Strategic Leadership of AI is the bridge to move beyond experimentation and lead structured, enterprise-wide adoption. This is not a technical program. It is a senior leadership qualification focused on defining AI strategy, embedding governance, and driving organisation-wide change. Who it's for? Senior Leaders and Executives responsible for shaping organisational strategy and AI direction. Transformation Leaders driving enterprise-wide AI implementation and change. Governance & Risk Leaders responsible for ethical, safe and compliant AI use. Qualification structure This is not technical training. It’s a senior leadership qualification focused on leading AI adoption in real organisational contexts through strategic governance, research, and driving transformational change. Typical Units Leading Strategic Transformation Leading Ethically in the AI Era Leading a Strategic AI Project Researching the Impact of AI Developing an Organisational Strategy for AI Readiness Strategic AI Adoption and Governance Award Certificate Diploma CMI Code 7A46 7C46 7D46 Qualification Number (QN) 610/7214/X 610/7217/5 610/7218/7 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 18 42 102 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 70 140 370 Credits 7 14 37 Accreditation Status Live Live Live Key Documents SyllabusFactsheet What's included A strategic, work-based qualification aligned to the CMI Professional Standard - supported by tailored CMI learning resources and tools to help organisations lead responsible enterprise-wide AI transformation. Combining practical capability with a recognised professional standard, backed by our Royal Charter. CMI's Leadership for AI qualification suite has been developed in collaboration with TechSkills - the accreditation body for Tech Industry Gold Level 7 qualification mapped to the CMI Professional Standard CMI membership with access to Thrive, our digital learning platform, featuring tailored resources and an AI learning assistant. A clear route to Chartered Manager (CMgr) or Chartered Fellow (FCMI) (subject to eligibility and experience) Define and lead enterprise-wide AI strategy and adoption Align AI investment to business priorities and operating models Translate AI insights into executive decision-making Establish governance frameworks for ethical, safe and compliant AI use Measure long-term impact and evidence organisational value Practical, work-based assessment briefs (with flexible evidence formats). Deliver Strategic Leadership of AI Qualifications Support senior leaders to lead AI transformation with clarity, control and measurable impact. Contact us to find out more about becoming a delivery partner for the Strategic Leadership of AI suite. Speak to the team
